Just because autumn's arriving doesn't mean it's time to put you bright
colored skinnies to rest. This inexpensive outfit will take your fall
wardrobe from Drab to Fab!
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Friday, June 29, 2012
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Summer Shorts
This summer I am committed too breaking away from wearing my typical denim shorts. There are so many trendy shorts out this season it's hard to know where to start. Not only have I seen lots of great shorts to buy but I've also seen some great DIY ideas. After hours of difficult research(looking at shorts online); I've compiled a list of interesting shorts.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
June 2012 Birchbox
This month's birchbox was one of my favorite so far. The theme of the birchbox was travel-friendly products, since many people will be traveling this summer. The box contained 5 products; I'm excited to try most of them.
The first product in my birchbox is the theBalm cosmetics Stainiac in Beauty Queen. This rose colored lip and cheek tint. This would be a nice less expensive alternative to Benefit's Benetint; although the full size version contains slightly less product.
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| Sample value: $2.27(.04 fl oz) |
The next product in my birchbox was the Yu-Be Moisturizing Skin Cream. This Japanese cream helps moisturize dry skin, cuticles, chapped lips and more. I tried this product on my lips it worked really well but the smell kind of grossed me out.
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| Sample value: $1.28(.1 oz) |
I also received the Borghese Bagno Di Vita Soak. The mineral rich crystals are supposed to help moisturize skin and sooth tired muscles. I probably wont use this body soak since I don't take baths. But if I find the time I'm sure they'll be a nice treat.
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| Sample Value: $3.5(.7 oz) |
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| Sample Value: $15(full size) |
My lifestyle extra was a Chocolate Peppermint LUNA Bar; I've ate LUNA bars before and absolutely love them. This was honestly the favorite part of my birchbox. I excitedly quickly wolfed it down forgetting to take a picture of it. I used my birchbox points to order these. This sample was worth $1.25.
Overall Birchbox
Value: $23.30
Opinion: One of my favorite birchbox's yet! I absolutely love the Eyeko Fat Eye Stick.
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Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Elf Haul
I ordered a few items from e.l.f. a few weeks ago. I've purchased several elf items from target before and they've always been hit or miss for me. They were running one of their promotions online where you could purchase the elf studio brush set for only $3 with a $30 purchase. I'd heard good things about elf studio brushes so I was interested in purchasing the set regardless of the sale. In addition to the brush set I bought the 144 eyeshadow palette, studio pressed powder, complete coverage concealer, makeup removal cloths, and individual lashes. 
I love this 11 piece brush set it has a nice variety of face and eye brushes. This would be a great brush set for people just starting their makeup collection.
The makeup removing cloths are pretty nice.They're not really great or terrible for me. They're a nice in exspensive option for traveling. They're a bit too harsh for my skin.
I haven't worn the individual lashes yet. I doubt the included lash glue will be much good. But I'm excited to wear these for slightly more dramatic than typical mascara-coated lashes.
This complete coverage concealer is my new best friend. I love that I can mix shades especially since it's summer and my skin tone will be changing. I was surprised that the lightest shade is the only that fits my skin tone right now. This concealer has decent coverage and is amazing for the price. I would repurchase this item in a heartbeat.
The last thing I purchased is the 144 eyeshadow palette. For only $15 I couldn't resist buying this. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the eyeshadow. This is a nice less expensive alternative to purchasing a coastal scents palette.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
May Birchbox!
Today I received my May birchbox in the mail. This month birchbox partnered up with gossip girl to send their subscribers the gossip girl themed birchbox. While I'm not a huge fan of the show I was excited to see the what Manhattan themed beauty products birchbox had in store.
The packaging of this months birchbox is super cute!!! I was expecting more out of the contents of this month's box though, considering March's teen vogue birchbox was filled with trendy products.
My box had four beauty products in it accompanied by one birchbox extra.
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| .038 fl oz/ 1.13 mL Sample value $3.39 |
The first product in my birchbox was a perfume sample called Flor y Canto by the brand Arquisite. I am not familiar with this brand and was surprised to see the full size of this perfume is $165; I would never spend that much money on a perfume. I wasn't to fond of the white floral scent; so I gave it away.
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| .5 fl oz/ 15 mL Sample Value: $3.80 |
The next product in my birchbox was a hand and nail cream by the brand Caudalie. I was excited to get a hand cream and immediately tried this product it made my hands feel soft and smooth. I liked that this product doesn't have a greasy consistency.
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| Full size! Value: $22 |
I also recieved a LipFusion Balm by Fusion beauty. I was really excited to receive a full size product in my birchbox. I wish I'd gotten a color rather than the clear balm but you can never have enough lip balms. I absolutely love this lip balm it made my lips feel really smooth and the feeling actually lasted for a few hours
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| 1 flu oz/ 30 mL Sample Value: $2.94 |
The last beauty sample in my birchbox was the damage reverse Restorative Conditioner by Ojon. I haven't tried this product but have heard really good things about Ojon products. If this works on my thick hair I'll have no other choice but to purchase it!
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| Value: $0.83 |
My lifestyle extra this month was a cute gossip girl inspired note card.
Overall Birchbox Value: $32.93
Over all I was a little disappointing by this month's birchbox. While this was definately worth the $10 I spent on it. I definitely expected to receive at least one item that was actually makeup. The lip fussion balm is definitely the saving grace of this month's box for me. Aside from the slip on the box I didn't see how these products related to gossip girl.
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